live from the channel 4 studios in boston, this is wbz news at 5:00. now at 5:30. a south shore woman thought she had found the one. >> and then she realized the man she fell stealing from her. >> and she's not the first one to fall for the lies. >> he looks nice enough but when you talk to the victims he's accused of scamming you get the real picture. >> he got about $28,000 and it was little bits at a time saying he needed to pay a cancer bill. >> and he didn't have cancer. >> he didn't have cancer. >> reporter: he often meant

of fish. once he got ahold of their hearts, he got their money. he did it with charm and charisma and believable stories. >> he takes away your self- esteem. and i was so embarrassed. >> he's in jail now and it's a >> especially when they start pulling at your heart strings be suspicious. something they need money for. >> and there was another disturbing wrinkle. he attached himself to her 2- year-old daughter. >> what was he lying about? >> another victim told me that he was a ticking time bomb.

hurting them emotionally and financially. >> and police now believe he stole from at least eight other women and their families. a wilmington man is facing charges for threatening to burn a local mosque. he posted threats dating back to 2013 on facebook. and he's facing ammunitions charges. if convicted, he'll face up to 10 years wall burger's is facing a class action lawsuit. workers accuse the manager of consistently paying them for fewer hours than worked. the company's website emphasizes working class values and claims the acting brothers are very involved in operations there. a new jersey bus driver may have run a red light -- one of

killed in the crash. a passenger on the other bus also died. 17 passengers were hurt and six critically injured. new hampshire firefighters are joining the battle and crews are gaining ground on the blue cut fire. it's now about a quarter contained. the fire has already destroyed 100 and people have been calling on president obama to tour the flood damage in louisiana. the president will visit baton rouge next week. flooding in louisiana has claimed 13 dives and damaged 40,000 homes. campaign 2016 and the battle of the airwaves is in full swing.

its first major ad buy. you're looking at the pinocchio test. >> i know this may shock you. are you sitting down. both clinton and trump are distorting the truth. let's start with the long awaiting first trump ad of the campaign. he offers a dark vi president clinton when it comes to immigration. collecting social security benefits, skipping the line. it's more of the same but worth. >> clinton wants to take in

backs a plan to sink billions more into border security. >> hillary clinton gets it. standing up for families and children has been her life's work. under her plan, working parents get relief from the cost of child care. >> that plain calls for -- to keep it blow 10% of income. but it doesn't expl tuition is less than half the average student burden so it's unclear how it would lead to these debt free college situations. so there you have it. the campaigns might area. they're using shorthand, but it's still false hood.

airwaves bombarded with specials. none of these add buys, including clinton and trump. so we in the boston area maybe -- right on through november, no place is safe. >> and you'll keep fact checking. >> it's my job. i'd like to say it's my pleasure too. but it's my job to do it. former president clinton is celebrating his 70th birthday. she hasn't learned that presents are for the person getting the gift. the internet >> those did make for the

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boston police meeting with kids at a one of its kind summer camp in the harbor islands, it's transformative giving 900 kids a summer a chance to experience a new world. >> they detective, have fun, explore nature without worrying about crime or violence. dozens of police officers joined in the spirit of

camp harbor view. >> these police officers are putting badges aside and going to camp to find out what -- has come to do. >> we come to an island and we just have fun. >> and the task the police had today was to go and have fun. the rule is just have fun. >> eat, play, and chat it up with kids who they may run into on the streets of boston. the commissioner had >> what inspired you to be in the police force. >> the bonds formed today will impact the community tomorrow. >> it's really nice to see police officers reaching out and trying something new. >> having police as a positive presence in their life will help them as well. >> with all the unrest in the community, it's events like these that let kids know police are here to help.

with them and joking with them. they realize that we're not the bad guys. >> what's the biggest thing you learned? >> i thought all cops were all serious like that but it's nice to see how fun they are. >> reporter: the relationships formed here will hopefully go across the waters. >> it teaches kids what they kind of do >> in boston, i'm paul burton, wbz news. and the whole day should have been followed by meteorologists everywhere. >> to see all the smiles and for a great reason. >> it's been a go almost every day. it's half empty, half full situation. and yes, we have drought conditions out here. severe drought conditions have

state. the u.s. drought monitor came out with this and severe drought conditions have expanded to the north and west. and it does include downtown boston as well. we'll zoom in to some of the locations. and it doesn't looks like we have must have rain coming at you in the 7-day forecast. it's good for any outdoor plans you might have. and the plants are starting to droop. a litt horizon as we get into sunday is. i'll time that out in just a minute. in boston, a dry one with a temp of 75 degrees. temperatures in the 70s for much of the afternoon. the dew point temperature we're okay. not as impressive as what we saw. winds from the east are keeping

and 86 degrees in taunton. tonight dipping down to 67. a light breeze from the south. a few clouds and still dry. tomorrow's high temperatures just gorgeous once again. very similar to what we experienced earlier today. a high of 80 in beverly. 84 in bedford. fitchburg 81. and worcester, 77 degrees. and more of the daytime clouds developing in the heat of the day. and more sunshine expected farther to the south and east on the cape and islands, nantucket a high of 75 degrees. and we're tracking all the concerts and another concert is the zach brown band saturday and sunday. looking dry both days. it does become rather breezy with muggier conditions on sunday. and you're on yore weekend getaway, tomorrow, 84 degrees. sunday, 79, and we'll be

passing shower or a tomorrow. high pressure remaining in control for tonight to form morning. the forecast models are hinting at a little bit of moisture. isolated showers developing in the heat of the afternoon, but a lot of this exaggerated. you might squeeze out a sprinkle or two. and overnight to sunday morning, still dry. cold front, this is the main event. as the cold front approaching from the upstate new york and the berkshires by 7:00 p.m. the chance for widespread soaking rain. minute a quarter of an inch at best with rainfall accumulation. we can definitely use the rain. it's going to be spectacular and a little bit of rain.

we have a gusty northwest wind. and much of the day will be spent in the 70s. so just a very slight taste of fall in the air. and then back to summer by the end of the 7-day forecast. mid- to upper 80s and close to 90 degrees by next friday. think about that. check it out. the timing of the rain couldn't be better. >> unbelievable forecast. >> >> could a massachusetts native carry the flag in the closing ceremonies. >> during her 5000 semifinal race she and another competitor got tripped up and she encouraged the other to get up and cross the finish line. right now there's a petition circulating to make her the flag bearer.

excited enough to watch his son relief. he just didn't have the money to travel to rio. and the woman set up a go fund me page and raised $000 in just a few days. and she watched his son compete and met his son's coach. >> to hear him talk about my on the and to hear me tell him you did well. just play. it's great. it was great. >> we agree. daryl came in 23rd in the qualifying round and left brazil with his head held high. so glad we got that story. >> you can see the emotion.

at 6:00. a teen accused of trying to kill his mother and younger brother. the chilling 911 days. >> and it's a story you saw on 4:00. the local low who got to play

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vanessa marcotte case. and a young man's dream comes true. the concert with billy joel. tracking the next round of storms as we head into sunday. live from the channel 4 studios in boston, this is wbz news at 6:00. my son is dying here. help me. >> a local teen facing attempted murder charges mother calls 911 saying he tried to stab her. >> the attack happened while the family was vacationing in florida. live in the satellite center with the story all new at 6:00. it began as a family vacation and became a his or her story. >> for reasons police have not explained. a student is accused of stabbing his mom and younger brother.

been released. >> the first 911 call is from -- the hysterical mother, barely understandable and explaining that she and her 14- year-old son have been stabbed. >> my son is dying here. >> where is the person that did this, ma'am? >> she has locked the attacker out but it takes several minutes for the dispatcher to grasp that it's her 16-year-old son. >> he never did anything this. i don't know what's wrong. you have to hurry. >> at roughly the same time. a 911 call comes in from a neighbor saying that a teen is at her door. he's not injured and he's on our front porch. >> you have no injuries, right? >> no. >> he's okay. >> the dispatcher hangs up and